Five months after Rochelle Goldberg lost her husband, Rabbi Avi Goldberg, an IDF Golani soldier, she and her eight children performed a song in his memory at a Passover event for bereaved families.
Coordinating this delivery isn’t just an act of faith—it’s a wartime feat of logistics. Trucks had to be routed through military zones. Supplies had to be koshered and certified under high-pressure timelines.
Even before the Jewish people received the Torah, they had already reached great heights by simply receiving one another with open arms and mutual respect.
This humorous yet educational video questions how the media of today would have handled the reporting on the Jewish exodus from Egypt over 3000 years ago.
'The story of the Exodus, which is retold around the globe at every Passover seder, is a reminder not only of the enduring strength of the Jewish People, but of the importance of putting our faith in Almighty God no matter what the circumstance.'
Karina Ariev, who was released in January in the latest ceasefire-hostage deal, urged Israelis celebrating the Seder to 'leave an empty chair for the hostages, and do not forget them.'
One of the most fun songs for children at the Passover seder is "Chad Gadya," meaning "One Little Goat." But for adults, there are some profound interpretations.
Following Israel's War of Independence, resourceful citizens of the new state created the necessary infrastructure for a Jewish society, including matzah factories for Passover!
As we clean our homes for Passover, also we must search our hearts and our deeds. We must take stock and engage in self-reflection, judging where we can improve.
The lights on Jerusalem's Chords Bridge illuminated images of the 10n plagues, symbolizing the divine punishment upon the Egyptians during the Jewish enslavement.
A massive tragedy was prevented due to religious Jews collecting wheat for the preparation of Passover matzohs during the Land of Israel's sabbatical year.
Much as we conceive of Zionism as a modern Jewish nationalist movement, it likely wouldn't have succeeded without the weight of Jewish tradition behind it.
The Egyptians were impressed that the Jews didn’t steal their possessions during the plague of darkness. Those are proven to be honest will always be admired!
Despite facing food shortages and ongoing challenges, the community remains resilient in their preparations for the traditional feast, symbolizing both celebration and longing for a future in Jerusalem.
Is Chanukah similar to its cousin, Purim, in which there is indeed a requirement to feast? Can it be that eating potato latkes is a Divine commandment?
Under Iranian pressure, Hamas pushed back their schedule to October 7, strategically syncing with the day immediately following the 50th Yom Kippur War anniversary.
The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.